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Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Menifee, CA
Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Menifee area centers on $64.85 per hour, or about $134,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $59.52 and the upper quarter over $74.67. The CMS hospital directory lists 23 hospitals in the Menifee metro area. That ranks 7th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 7th of 92 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Menifee.
- $64.85median pay per hour, Riverside
- $60–$75typical range per hour
- 160employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 13% below the California statewide median of $74.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 160 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.23 | $104,480 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $59.52 | $123,800 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Median | $64.85 | $134,880 | 39% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.67 | $155,310 | 60% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.67 | $161,550 | 67% above U.S. median |
How Menifee ranks
- 7th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 7th of 92 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 7 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nuclear Medicine Technologists (SOC 29-2033), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Menifee
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.85 median hour buys what $60.93 buys at the national price level, 31% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Menifee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,335
- Per year: $116,730
- Per month: $9,728
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Menifee
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $167 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,771 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,023 |
Travel nuclear medicine technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area
CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, 4 of the 21 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley Moreno Valley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital Of San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Corona Regional Medical Center Corona, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario Fontana, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside University Health System-Medical Center Moreno Valley, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perris, CA | 7 mi | $64.85/hr | 83,032 |
| Murrieta, CA | 8 mi | $64.85/hr | 112,539 |
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License and tax basics in California
CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Menifee, CA?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $64.85 per hour, about $134,880 a year. The middle half earn between $59.52 and $74.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Menifee a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 7th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 7th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Menifee?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Menifee.
Do I need a California license to work in Menifee as a nuclear medicine technologist?
CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Menifee?
The federal per diem benchmark in Menifee is $167 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,771 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nuclear medicine technologists in Menifee?
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Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportMenifee, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthGLENDALE, CA · 2 postings$77.58/ hr$74–$85
- AkuminStockton, CA · 5 postings$73.41/ hr$66–$100
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationLynwood, CA · 2 postings$56.62/ hr$42–$65
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Low$59Median$73.41High$86
10 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in California, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 Nuc Med Tech roles
- PET/CT TechnologistPermanent$65.59–$100.00/ hour
- PET/CT TechnologistPermanent$65.59–$81.22/ hour
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